http://kogami.free.fr/Photo/Shenmue/logo.jpg

Shenmue is a 1999 adventure video game developed by Sega AM2 and published by Sega for the Dreamcast, produced and directed by Yu Suzuki. Suzuki coined a genre title for its nonlinear gameplay, "FREE" (Full Reactive Eyes Entertainment), for the game, based on the interactivity and freedom he wanted to give to the player. Suzuki intended to achieve this by simulating aspects of real life through the game, such as the day and night system, real-time variable weather effects (unheard of in a game of this kind at the time), fully voiced non-player characters with their own daily schedules, quick time events, and various other interactive elements such as vending machines, arcades, and convenience stores.

This version made by me offers users the ability to play Shenmue with Japanese voices and English subtitles. I used the official English translation for this undub version, but the Japanese version of Shenmue contains more dialogue, there is approximately 3% of Japanese text retained in my version (I have not yet managed to find a translator that is able to translate the remaining Japanese sentences into English for me).

I used the translation from "US Shenmue" to make this Undub version.

For this release, I copied all the necessary directories (Sound + Japanese Subtitle) into a PAL ISO for Shenmue and I changed most of the Japanese text into English one line at a time. Thanks to the translation tools that Sizious released.

The advantage of this method:
-Less errors/Synchronization bugs (lip sync)
-The subtitles for the dialogue are in good working order in the game
-I replaced the designs of the vending machines with the original Japanese versions
-For the CD-R 80 version, I downsampled some of the voices to avoid deleting any audio from the game (as a result all of the characters have speech)

Unfortunately, there is still some Japanese text in the script (3%) Because the Japanese script contains more text than the English script, and I am not able to translate them (This only concerns the NPCs).

Thus this version of Shenmue Undub corrects some of the errors that plagued Smiths version.

Two version are available (CD-R 80 and CD-R 99) with some difference to make it fit in the appropriate sizes,

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Shenmue Undub "Disc 1" [PAL-E] (CD-R 80):
-I downsampled the NPC audio only (not cutscene) in FREE01.AFS from 14000hz to 11025hz.
-The language menu and text is in English only.

Shenmue Undub "Disc 2" [PAL-E] (CD-R 80):
-I downsampled the NPC audio only (not cutscene) in FREE02.AFS from 14000hz to 8000hz.
-The language menu and text is in English only.

Shenmue Undub "Disc 3" [PAL-E] (CD-R 80):
-I downsampled the NPC audio only (not cutscene) in FREE03.AFS from 14000hz to 8000hz.
-The language menu and text is in English only.
-Arcade game remove (Hang On/Space Harrier)
-Track CDDA remove ("Wish..." song motorcycle cutscene)

Download:
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Shenmue Undub "Disc 1" [PAL-E] (CD-R 99):
Shenmue Undub "Disc 2" [PAL-E] (CD-R 99):
Shenmue Undub "Disc 3" [PAL-E] (CD-R 99):
-Everything is untouched on the disk, no changes have been made.

Download: .mdf / .mds format "Alcohol 120%"
Shenmue Undub Disc 1 (CD-R 99)
Shenmue Undub Disc 2 (CD-R 99) [reupload bug fix 07/2015]
Shenmue Undub Disc 3 (CD-R 99)

Download: .cdi format "DiscJuggler"
Shenmue Undub Disc 1 (CD-R 99) CDI
Shenmue Undub Disc 2 (CD-R 99) CDI [reupload bug fix 07/2015]
Shenmue Undub Disc 3 (CD-R 99) CDI

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Shenmue Undub [PAL-E] .GDI for GDEMU/USB-GDROM/Emulator: [News 07/11/15]
-Everything is untouched on the disk, no changes have been made.

Download:

Mediafire ( Disc 1,2,3) - Re-uploaded by shengoro86.

Shenmue Undub Disc 1 (GDI)
Shenmue Undub Disc 2 (GDI)
Shenmue Undub Disc 3 (GDI)

The savegame for this version is compatible with the PAL version of Shenmue II.

You will need Alcohol 120% to burn the file (.mdf / .mds).
Alcohol 120% trial v2.0.2.5830

Follow these instructions for burning to CD-R 80 and CD-R 99 discs:
Tuto Burning part 1
Tuto Burning part 2

Special thanks: Manic, Sizious, Shendream, Hiei-, MagicSeb, FamilyGuy.

Preview video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHMLu5FZ7Jk

http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/564304Sanstitre2.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/OOaRpW0.png

We are now a month away from the Shenmue postmortem with Yu Suzuki. To prepare for this event I decided to compile an extensive list of Yu Suzuki interviews. Anything I could find about the game designer, from his innovative arcade games to Shenmue. This includes his most relevant interview to date with Russian game magazine Strana Igr.

Links: Yu Suzuki Interview Roundup | Strana Igr (Gameland) Interview

Skip to this part:

1:34:37 – Ethan Einhorn Talks Sega

http://8-4.jp/blog/?p=1888&lang=en

He talks about the future of various SEGA properties including: Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Shining Force, Panzer Dragoon, Golden Axe, Valkyria Chronicles, Yakuza and... Shenmue!

He says there has been various attempts at Streets of Rage and that they recognise the Yakuza fanbase [possible hint for localization?].
However, he says that there is "no plans that he knows of, at this time" for the Shenmue brand.

Just to elaborate: Ethan Einhorn is the Head of SEGA Online Operations, formerly Producer on many SEGA games over the years.

New Update!

Still working on this.

I like the idea of him becoming depressed.

http://i.imgur.com/QMbdfa0.png
[11th Mar 2014] https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16545117/Shenmue/006/006.html

This is a test to see if I could rig and animate Ryo for the Unity engine.

The model used is by Fenix here - http://www.shenmuedojo.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1067427#p1067427

CONTROLS
MOVE: WASD / Arrows / Left Analog Stick
RUN: Left Shift / R1
ACTION: F / Gamepad A
FREE LOOK: Spacebar + Mouse / L1 + Right Stick
MOVE SUN: Q/E (Shift + Q/E for 5 minutes)

What would you guys like to see?:

Shenmue Undub CD 3 is completed for release CD-R 99, available for download in the next day.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to stop by and let everyone know that I've released a new demo of the Shenmue fan game I started like 10 years ago and only lately got inspired to work on again. Based on our movie, Shenmue: The Gang Edition RPG is built in RPG Maker 2003 and lets you guide Ryo on his bloodthirsty quest for vengeance. The old demo ended once you left Sakuragaoka, but I've added Dobuita now and advanced the story for like 10 more minutes of gameplay, lol. If you want to get nostalgic and explore the world of the first Shenmue as if it was designed by a 5th grader, then head over to http://www.gangentertainment.org/stuff.html and give it a try!

http://www.gangentertainment.org/images/shenmuetge.png

Available on the first page.

Shenmue Undub [PAL-E] CD-R 99:
Shenmue Undub Disc 1 (CD-R 99)
Shenmue Undub Disc 2 (CD-R 99)
Shenmue Undub Disc 3 (CD-R 99)

The release CD-R 80 come later (I do not know yet if it will be possible to propose this version).

http://i.imgur.com/eEFKz0v.png

- MOST RECENT -
Aug. 22, 2017 (Tue)
https://orig06.deviantart.net/054a/f/2017/234/a/9/shenmue_iii_by_rikenproductions-dbkx06a.png
Shenmue III - http://fav.me/dbkx06a

http://i.imgur.com/cMPv4Z1.png

Starting August 2013 I started making a series of Shenmue wallpapers, and so, I created this "Shenmue Cinematic Packs", each one containing 35 wallpapers, all in 1920x1080p resolution, and 2 posters.
If you want to see them individually you can check down below or you can download each pack with every wallpaper. If you have any request or suggestion, feel free to reply here. ;-)

http://i.imgur.com/cMPv4Z1.png

http://i.imgur.com/9tYd42z.png
- SHENMUE SAGA BUNDLE -
http://fav.me/dbbytge

FULL LIST :
01. Shenmue Cinematic Pack 1 - https://goo.gl/AjJiSJ
02. Shenmue Cineamtic Pack 2 - https://goo.gl/k0IfD3
03. Shenmue Cinematic Pack 3 - http://goo.gl/c19uGw

http://i.imgur.com/cMPv4Z1.png

http://i.imgur.com/YCaNZ63.png
- SHENMUE CINEMATIC PACK 1 -
https://goo.gl/AjJiSJ

FULL LIST :
01. #SaveShenmue January 2014 - http://fav.me/d7a5d2h
02. A New Journey - http://fav.me/d70y9w0
03. Amihama - http://fav.me/d738qce
04. Cool Z - http://fav.me/d6hspah
05. Counting the Stars - http://fav.me/d6hp1x3
06. Daily Agony - http://fav.me/d6tmit6
07. Dawn - http://fav.me/d6wombd
08. Departure on a New Journey - http://fav.me/d6psxel
09. Dobuita - http://fav.me/d6zx30l
10. Encounter with Destiny - http://fav.me/d6rt4rh
11. Everlasting World - http://fav.me/d6tv4gl
12. Exiting the Cave - http://fav.me/d72nmwj
13. Fangmei - http://fav.me/d6z39l0
14. Flag of Lions - http://fav.me/d6q667z
15. Hazuki Dojo - http://fav.me/d6wae9x
16. Heads or Tails - http://fav.me/d6hjs6t
17. Joy - http://fav.me/d6saefu
18. Lunging Strike - http://fav.me/d72hl0z
19. Memories of Distant Days - http://fav.me/d6h0nvg
20. Nightfall - http://fav.me/d6gl15i
21. Ren of Heavens - http://fav.me/d6gsy8e
22. Ryo Hazuki - http://fav.me/d72au3y
23. Sakuragaoka - http://fav.me/d6z6fu0
24. Sedge Tree - http://fav.me/d6pxnyl
25. Separated from Yokosuka - http://fav.me/d6qw8r0
26. Shenhua - http://fav.me/d72tsvv
27. Tears of Separation - http://fav.me/d6gqen2
28. The Initiator - http://fav.me/d6m5ovl
29. To Fly Vacantly Like a Hawk - http://fav.me/d6plmc6
30. View to Guilin - http://fav.me/d6yig10
31. Wan Chai - http://fav.me/d6w936w
32. Xiuying - http://fav.me/d6zm2b9
33. Yamanose - http://fav.me/d6wd4ew
34. Yuanda Zhu - http://fav.me/d72irxf
35. Zhao Longsun - http://fav.me/d727zfg

http://i.imgur.com/cMPv4Z1.png

http://i.imgur.com/36jOs69.png
- SHENMUE CINEMATIC PACK 2 -
https://goo.gl/k0IfD3

FULL LIST :
01. Amulet - http://fav.me/d7t1yev
02. Catching Leaves - http://fav.me/d7ajgu7
03. Chi you men - http://fav.me/d74pwno
04. Defeat - http://fav.me/d7z4l7l
05. From a Distant Land - http://fav.me/d7ozaox
06. Golden Qr. - http://fav.me/d7k8p8h
07. Guizhang - http://fav.me/d7jzmwp
08. Hazuki Crest - http://fav.me/d74tjd7
09. Heaven's Leader - http://fav.me/d79nk1e
10. Heavens - http://fav.me/d7uvpgr
11. Here to Stay - http://fav.me/d7afa25
12. Iron Palm - http://fav.me/d7mgcqe
13. Izumi - http://fav.me/d7a4s54
14. Like a Polished Mirror - http://fav.me/d7sx6ra
15. Lucky Hit - http://fav.me/d7gym0h
16. Not You Again - http://fav.me/d84wil5
17. Nozomi - http://fav.me/d7pboma
18. Phoenix - http://fav.me/d7qj3ad
19. Rise of the Phoenix - http://fav.me/d7yri4n
20. Sedge Flower - http://fav.me/d7f2wsk
21. Seeming Defeat - http://fav.me/d78fvek
22. Sneaking - http://fav.me/d83bf4e
23. Tai Chi - http://fav.me/d7uqa4l
24. The Place Where the Sun Sets - http://fav.me/d8ctmyx
25. The Story Goes On - http://fav.me/d8rmw40
26. To Continent and Sea - http://fav.me/d7k41y0
27. Warehouse nº8 - http://fav.me/d7yjtd9
28. Wise Man Qr. - http://fav.me/d7j1r5p
29. Wude - DAN - http://fav.me/d7ynl41
30. Wude - GON - http://fav.me/d7li39f
31. Wude - JIE - http://fav.me/d7z16by
32. Wude - YI - http://fav.me/d7wmln8
33. Xiuying's Approval - http://fav.me/d7thllv
34. Xiuying's Sorrow - http://fav.me/d79b1ht
35. Yellow Heads - http://fav.me/d830g1z

http://i.imgur.com/cMPv4Z1.png

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- SHENMUE CINEMATIC PACK 3 -
http://goo.gl/c19uGw

FULL LIST :
01. Beyond the Memory - http://fav.me/d9vn5vx
02. Close Friends - http://fav.me/dban914
03. Confrontation with Destiny - http://fav.me/dazuuye
04. Delin Hong - http://fav.me/dbb1wmo
05. Departing - http://fav.me/db0axk4
06. Destiny - http://fav.me/db8qzk1
07. Determination - http://fav.me/dagtb2u
08. Dou Niu - http://fav.me/d9w5fjp
09. Dragon Encounter - http://fav.me/dbad6ic
10. Dragon - http://fav.me/dbb9uh9
11. Farewell - http://fav.me/d9vysqr
12. Fated Destiny - http://fav.me/d9vvz0a
13. Fighters - http://fav.me/dbayp1t
14. Finding Wan Chai - http://fav.me/d9yw9f3
15. Forest Path - http://fav.me/dbajcyq
16. Hazuki Tiger - http://fav.me/db6p6zt
17. Ine-san - http://fav.me/dbaxsmz
18. Iwao Hazuki - http://fav.me/dazqpz9
19. Jiangyu Ding - http://fav.me/db06ya0
20. Master Baihu - http://fav.me/d9vj74a
21. Master Zhoushan - http://fav.me/db0khm8
22. Memories - http://fav.me/d9z9498
23. Pigeon Park - http://fav.me/dazz484
24. Pleasant Dreams - http://fav.me/db084iy
25. Predetermined Destiny - http://fav.me/dbaup2d
26. Rooftop Fight - http://fav.me/dbbhmaw
27. Snowy Memory - http://fav.me/dbaf0m3
28. Song of Good Luck - http://fav.me/dazv5lh
29. Street Fight - http://fav.me/dbahgmt
30. Sworn Revenge - http://fav.me/dazmeh2
31. Terry - http://fav.me/d9yzlpl
32. Tom - http://fav.me/dbaapm1
33. Waves of Morning Haze - http://fav.me/dbbjbgr
34. Wish - http://fav.me/dbb5jni
35. Yuan - http://fav.me/d9vz3gc

http://i.imgur.com/cMPv4Z1.png

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- SHENMUE CHARACTER IDENTITY -
https://goo.gl/y9eqCw

FULL LIST :
01. Longsun Zhao - http://fav.me/dbexc7j
02. Ryo Hazuki - http://fav.me/dbepj9d
03. Wuying Ren - http://fav.me/dbeksue

http://i.imgur.com/cMPv4Z1.png

http://i.imgur.com/oq9UQA9.png
- MISCELLANEOUS -
http://goo.gl/wJWU43

FULL LIST :
01. Departure - http://fav.me/d6xnyex
02. Guilin's Night - http://fav.me/d5ovu1x
03. Hazuki's Tiger - http://fav.me/d9g0i42
04. Keep Training - http://fav.me/d8wnhq5
05. Lan Di - http://fav.me/d9bf7i2
06. Master Lishao Tao - http://fav.me/d8wcz3n
07. Mountain Training - http://fav.me/d8wvfxr
08. Nozomi - http://fav.me/d52zi9t
09. Revenge - http://fav.me/d6xrn8s
10. Ryo and Shenhua - http://fav.me/d4zhe0z
11. Ryo Hazuki - http://fav.me/d4yqjkb
12. Shenmue Cinematic Bundle - http://fav.me/d90r2qh
13. Shenmue III(2015) - http://fav.me/d8y0nvv
14. Shenmue III(2017) - http://fav.me/dbkx06a
15. Shenmue Saga Bundle - http://fav.me/dbbytge
16. Waves of Morning Haze - http://fav.me/d6qam57
17. Wong - http://fav.me/d599zzk

http://i.imgur.com/cMPv4Z1.png

- POSTERS -
http://goo.gl/wJWU43

FULL LIST :
01. Keep Friends Close - http://fav.me/d8lp7f0
02. Lan Di Poster - http://fav.me/d6qoeqt
03. Red Leaves - http://fav.me/d8j9kbw
04. Ryo's Poster - http://fav.me/d6qhrwy
05. Shenmue 500K - http://fav.me/d8lewru
06. Shenmue Poster - http://fav.me/d6rb21s
07. Shenmue Poster 2 - http://fav.me/d7a5grr
08. Shenmue Poster 3 - http://fav.me/d7gkfhu
09. Shenmue Poster 4 - http://fav.me/d7z9mkz
10. The Dragon Mirror - http://fav.me/d8kji0c
11. The Phoenix Mirror - http://fav.me/d8kjigo

http://i.imgur.com/cMPv4Z1.png

- SHENMUE GAME COVERS -
http://vgboxart.com/designer/RIKEN/

01. Shenmue I - http://vgboxart.com/view/59761/shenmue-cover/
02. Shenmue II - http://vgboxart.com/view/59829/shenmue-ii-cover/
03. Shenmue III (Xbox One) - http://vgboxart.com/view/60057/shenmue-3-special-edition-cover/
04. Shenmue III (PlayStation 4) - http://vgboxart.com/view/60173/shenmue-iii-special-edition-cover/
05. Shenmue HD (PlayStation 4) - http://vgboxart.com/view/62526/shenmue-hd-cover/

http://i.imgur.com/cMPv4Z1.png

- VIDEOS -
https://www.youtube.com/c/RIKENZ

01. Shenmue Saga Bundle Trailer
https://youtu.be/2dkmHh-52zI

02. Shenmue Cinematic Trailer
https://youtu.be/203KQ2qgn68

03. Shenmue I Playthrough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khQoED570bo&list=PLGPDACfVdxx2je2rGkzYZTKL5NGkc8LOd&index=1
PLAYLIST :
Part 01. The Saga Begins - https://youtu.be/khQoED570bo
Part 02. The Three Blades - https://youtu.be/NlJBjzTABhs
Part 03. Sailors - https://youtu.be/wBuGt_1df-Y

http://i.imgur.com/cMPv4Z1.png

- SOCIAL -

DeviantArt - http://rikenproductions.deviantart.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rikenz15
Twitter - https://twitter.com/rikenz15
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/RIKENZ
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This post will be updated with more, stay tuned. ;)
Feel free to suggest.


#SaveShenmueHD

Silver medal can be obtained by stalking two young girls then beating the fuck out of them in a secret room at the arcade. You need to befriend a foul-mouthed duck by grabbing one of it's feathers and participate in an illegal gambling rink by using your psychic powers to take control of your new friend's body in order to win gold.

Shenmue. Pushing the boundaries of realism in video games.

I was diagnosed with cancer as well about a month ago. Mine was skin cancer. Thankfully it didn't spread and need chemo, but I have a knarly scar on my right arm. Always thought it was a normal birthmark until it changed texture, had it checked out just to be on the safe side. A week later I'm being asked to come to the hospital quickly to remove the area around it that was removed previously for the biopsy, including the fat. My arm has a dip in it but I hope that fills in. It took about 2 weeks of stitches and two more weeks of downtime. Obviously losing a testicle is worse, and I was not prepared to share this here due to the lack of maturity of some here. But I noticed your post and if this can make you not feel alone, it was worth it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/Jeff1020/photo_zpsf9be7017.jpg?t=1394505574

Great news, for sure ShenSun. Must feel like a huge relief.

I hope you get well soon dude.

By the way, had the chance to check out the Shenmue Xmas Special. I wrote up a full review, I'd be happy to send it to you if you're interested.

Short version though, excellent job.

I completely understand, now go kick cancer's ass!

Go at it, ShenSun. Make sure you do something you love everyday, like all of us ought to.

Here's something to add to that neogaf thread even if it's just for fun.

http://www.xb1.co.uk/xbox-one-news/shem ... nted-game/

Winna winna chicken dinna.

For those curious, more medal madness xD

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t366/Esppiral/REVERSOIZQUIERDA_zps9a876f2d.gif

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t366/Esppiral/PLATAHORIZONTAL_zpsbaf096e7.gif

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t366/Esppiral/PLATAVERTICAL_zps329f57a1.gif

The gold medal is taking me too long :cry:

ShenSun wrote: Right guys, im going to GDC right now, to find that twat that asked about Space Harrier, the camera, and the bloody bike. Don't be surprised if i get done for murder.

I will testify in your favour.

You're so funny man. Not.

Man, I'm so sorry to hear that. Hope you're staying strong!

Had my operation. I'm still recovering, but i'm a lot more mobile then I was a few days ago.

The next step is for them to investigate the affected testicle and determine what type of cancer it is.

They said they would call me next week to come back into the hospital in order to have my blood checked. Apparently, once you have the diseased testicle removed, you blood levels should go back to normal after 7 days.

Next, they will give me a CT scan of my body to determine if the cancer has spread.

From there, I guess further treatment begins.

On the bright side, the chest xray that they performed a week ago was completely clear. Im guessing this will have to be reconfirmed with the ct scan, but it does make me a little bit more hopeful.

Tough times ahead.

Thanks for everyone's kind messages. It really does mean a lot.

ShenSun

Thanks Jeff. I really appreciated you sharing your story. Cancer sucks balls. Ironic coming from me, I know.

:)

It is what it is I guess. But just to let you and everyone else know, the Dr's are confident that they caught my cancer in the earliest stage possible. No spread to the cord that connects to the testicle, lymph system, abs, chest etc. They say its about 75% that i'm already cured. Their not allowing me to take chemo as they strongly believe I dont need it. They say that there is no reason to poison my body as it could have potential long term risks. In other words, use the drugs only when you need them. For the next few years, I'll be monitored closely, just in case i am in that 25% and relapse. Check ups every month. I would like to celebrate fully, but Im gonna wait until I get my blood results back to see if everything has gone back to normal. (prior tumor).

If anyone is wondering, I haven't noticed any difference with the one testicle. Scary thing is, my groin was working perfectly well before I found out. I later learned from my pathology report, that the affected testicle was practically destroyed by the cancer, so that's probably why I haven't noticed any major change.

It's scary to think that I only went to the hospital for a slight pain, and it turn't out to be cancer. As I've said before, I encourage everyone to get a general examination once in a while, just to safe. I'm only 27. This disease can hit anyone at anytime unfortunately.

I know there are some immature guys on this forum, but if both of our stories can encourage the majority to get checked when they notice something wrong, or when they experience certain irregular symptoms, then that's a win in my book. Haters be damned.

Thanks again Jeff for informing me. It really does mean a lot. And thanks to everyone else. I know I posted this thread a while ago, but the messages still do mean the world to me. :)

I should have my blood results back hopefully before the 19th. If its all good news, then what better way to celebrate then to watch Yu Suzuki's GDC presentation. :)

Thanks again

Glad things worked out and I`m glad your surgery went well! I hope things get even better for you in the future. Keep your head up, stay strong and don`t let nothing stop you from living! God bless you brother.

Sorry to hear this, I sincerely hope for the best, take care, stay strong my friend...

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On one side, I would definitely be a bit disappointed that the 3rd part in his saga wouldn't come out, but I wouldn't let it consume my entire life haha, there's much more to life than that. I would absolutely buy whatever Suzuki creates, just because I think he deserves it. In my opinion he's never created a bad game and I would show my support with my dollars.

That's great. You deserve a gif.

http://www.gofundme.com/7pd1t0

Fan funding made by Shenmue500k Admin.
This is not by a Shenmue500k admin (I think/hope...). In any case, this is illegal. The owner of this said he will take it down.

Furthermore: Important note to all Shenmue fans:

Please do not launch, support, or encourage any crowdfunding or pledging initiative that has not been officially authorized/endorsed by Sega or Yu Suzuki.

Avoiding this route is fundamental to the success of any genuine Kickstarter-like campaign in the future, despite the allure of wanting to prove there's a demand right now. This will only undermine that demand by presenting lower numbers than a legitimate campaign would raise, and the lack of results will weaken enthusiasm for any legit fundraiser by way of the "once bitten, twice shy" effect.

This concept has been explored many times, and it's for very good reason that it hasn't been done before now. It's not that no one has thought of it, it's that sense has always prevailed before any damage could be done. So please be sensible and discourage any rash activities borne out of frustration.

Thank you.

A Facebook user shared his thoughts on the recently released VF RPG concept artworks.

http://cdn.escapistmagazine.com/media/global/images/library/deriv/698/698943.jpg

My thoughts on the recently released concept art at GDC...

Obviously these are in beta form so final product would differ significantly from 'AKIRA RPG' original concept.

Card 1: Chapter 1 Yokosuka – Father is murdered and Ryo’s setbacks. Experiences from Shenmue 1. Image shows Ryo leaving for China with Gui Zhang and Master Chen in the background. Lan Di and men in black suits can be seen in background, possibly alluding to Ryo’s motivation for revenge.

[Cards 2 – 4 show a mixed up, possibly early version of the first 3 quarters of Shenmue 2 as some bits don’t make much sense but seem to take place before Card 5 Guilin]

Card 2: The events of Shenmue 2. Ren, Xiuying, Dou Niu are featured with the backdrop showing Kowloon and an airplane which can be seen in the Hong Kong segments of Shenmue 2. Yuan can also be seen wielding his infamous chainsaw and the members of the Heavens can be seen in the bottom left corner overshadowed by their leader Ren. This card represents a mix of the more urban settings of Shenmue 2, perhaps featuring a mix of Hong Kong (Xiuying) and Kowloon (Dou Niu). Also most likely deals with the whole Yuanda Zhu rescue plot.

Card 3: The project Berkley train sequence. Notice that Ryo’s clothes have now changed to a green attire. Maybe this is showing development as a martial artist? A face similar to the stone face in the Project Berkley sanctuary can also be seen – overall this might be a modified chapter which was split up and mixed into Shenmue 3 as it doesn’t make much sense as to why it is here in the timeline. You can make out that the train is headed for a more country, green setting which has not yet been seen in Shenmue 2. A bunch of characters can also be seen, including Gui Zhang? Perhaps Gui Zhang does follow you to China after all and this is a segment reserved for Shenmue 3. The Phoenix mirror is central in this image, indicating a train journey to a destination important to the mirror? Maybe the treasure hold of the Qing Dynasty? The face also resembles DURAL from Virtua Fighter confusingly - perhaps this image is too early a first draft when Virtua Fighter characters were still central to the story?

Card 4: Ryo trains to become a better martial artist as represented in Shenmue 2 when in Hong Kong. Master Baihu can also be seen? Overall I think this chapter represents the personal growth which Ryo experienced while under Xiuying’s care in Hong Kong and could also represent how he learned to further better his training from various martial artists in China. Why is Lau from Virtua Fighter next to Xiuying/Lan Di? (cant figure out which). Again, perhaps this is still too early a draft when VF characters would cameo. Yuanda Zhu also makes a cameo. I conclude that cards 2-4 were therefore highly modified versions of Shenmue 2 as the timeline conflicts a little. i.e. where is the boat chapter???

Card 5: Shenhua and Ryo meet in Guilin. Niao Sun is also present – perhaps she is the one who is following Ryo and Shenhua in disc 4 and not Lan Di? The ‘bad presence’? Notice Ryo is grounded, rather than training for hasty revenge he is sitting down among nature - a much more peaceful image. Signifies Ryo's 'spiritual awakening' or beginning of shift in perspective from vengeful to peaceful.

Card 6: The old man from the project Berkley trailer and rumoured 4th Chi You Men leader can be seen atop of Ryo in a fighting stance similar to Chai. This could be the moment when we meet this 4th mysterious Chi You Men leader. Niao Sun is also still present which means she will have an ongoing role in the earlier parts of Shenmue 3. The other man I suspect to be a past representation of Lan Di’s father in training…maybe this is the chapter where you learn more about him? Or could he be Shenhua’s father? There are also faces shown in the orange ball of fire behind Ryo in combat stance and the ground he seems to be on looks like ice, maybe indicating that Project Berkley sanctuary?

Card 7: Luoyang. Ryo trains with martial artists. The Chi You Men are present and Shenhua is central to the chapter, maybe this is where the Shaolin temple Shenhua kidnapping takes place and Shenhua realises her power? Ryo meanwhile trains to become a better martial artist. (All 4 chi you men can be seen bottom of image. They all kidnap Shenhua to extract her power?)

Card 8: If you notice carefully atop the mountains, figures can be seen standing. There are 4 mountains and 4 figures standing. The Chi You Men guarding the 4 cardinal points? A wolf can also be seen? Do you fight Ziming in this section? There are also two images of Ryo shown – one in his green attire where he seems to be screaming and a second in a new blue ‘Akira’ attire where he seems to be more grounded. Could this be the completion of Ryo’s evolution from hasty, vengeful teenager to calm, collected and rational adult? A figure can also be seen in the skies above the mountains. The heavenly emperor? Tentei?

Card 9: Ryo now a reformed and competent martial artist stands ready in a combat stance as if to beckon a fight. The principle idea symbolised in this card is fight. The sun is also setting which could be symbolic as to his journey for revenge coming to an end. An as of yet unknown character stands. Maybe this character is 'RANDI' mentioned at GDC - a beta form of Lan Di? Or Tentei? Horses can be seen galloping in the hills. Horses have been central to the plot of Shenmue for some time - Luoyang being a place in China where horses are venerated and the setting is a country, mountainous setting similar to the artworks featuring Ren and an ancestral form of Shenhua riding horses.

Card 10: the sun has risen indicating a new day, a ‘fresh start.’ Ryo is clasping the body of somebody…possibly Lan Di? Also, it seems as if Lan Di is staring at Ryo from the heavens. Perhaps Lan Di has died and Ryo has realised that nothing has changed, his revenge was futile, he regrets his decision and now is devoid of purpose. The way he carries the body along a long white road, could it indicate that Ryo is mourning? Or maybe this is not Lan Di but someone else?? A large temple can be seen in background...Ryo carrying this person to their tomb?

Card 11: Ryo embarks on a quest to find himself along with his newfound friends. As indicated in the Project Berkley video, by this stage Ryo “is not alone anymore” – the ending is not nesecarily that sombre, although Ryo has found himself to have no purpose and must begin a new journey to find himself in life. Perhaps that is why his back is turned to Shenhua and Xiuying? Even though they are in the same picture, Ryo understands that he must begin a new personal journey for his own self-discovery.

Greetings Shenmue Friends,

Here's my wrap up from attending GDC 2014 and following Shenmue closely.

http://www.novinworks.blogspot.com

Thanks you for everything.

We are all here for you.

I hope all goes well.

Hi guys,

I compiled this version of the beta, Disc 1

Thanks to Wude! We now have the following maps playable:

Wish Road
D0000

Beta Sakuragaoka
JD00

Set Scene to 01
Set Entry to 02 for wish road, 00, 01, 02 for beta sakuragaoka.


Confirmed working in Reicast, NullDC, actual Hardware


Mega Link = https://mega.co.nz/#!2dVgVJIA!962SwumA5aGyNEgg7Xu5gbODvltKGBNbmKKxFjpGd0E

Please let me know if u have issues.

http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-03-2223_48_38-ProgramManager_zpse451fb2e.jpg

A member from the Assemblergames forums who goes by the name TapamN has found some rare Saturn-era artwork from Shenmue. Check them out below!

Sega Saturn Shenmue Art: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |

Damn...
I can halfly relate. I had been having diffuse pain down there over a year ago, got some infection apparently but tests didn't show any bacteria or transmittable diseases (which they suspect first of all). With some pills the pain eventually went away but came back a few months ago. I also have some trouble with a nerve in my back (due to work before) which radiates so I thought that this maybe was the cause.
But I did notice a "floating" lump where the pain seemed to radiate from. Finally they checked with ultrasound two weeks ago and told me that it didn't seem dangerous. Just today I got a letter again, confirming that it was a benign cyst attached to the pipe work down there ;) We'll see.

Hey guys, I just wanted to share this picture.

I'd like to start a new game mod. Actually I'm donwloading all needed programs to extract a re-model characters.

Here's the preview pic :mrgreen:

http://oi58.tinypic.com/35jdy6v.jpg


More info in a few days.

Editing:

Download links and videos on first post:

https://mega.co.nz/#!vA5HUZ7L!cT3Usb7wZhRAQvqTBev9oZay2ODjMLW1mzdIAUYNR_c

First video I made:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybP2SSF4mmo

Another video showing the motorcycle chase:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0obBITIsQg

After Phil Spencer's words and if he wants to prove he's a man of his words, that he's "gaming first", this is what you could to do him, pretty please:
https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?screen_name=XboxP3&hashtags=SaveShenmue&text=Shenmue+3+on+Xbox+One!
Let him witness the true power of the Shenmue fanbase! You can edit the tweet as you want to show your demand!
It's Phil Spencer VS Gio Corsi. Which one will #SaveShenmue?

I really don't see why they can't make the game and use the power of the hype to creating marketing firestorm. But I think about my teenage nephews who wouldn't even have Shenmue on their radars because it isn't FPS or gore-city and most importantly rated M because they're mature enough.

I think it's all our fantasy to see MS and Sony in a bidding war. I just wonder if Sega would even care if that were possible. When it comes to Shenmue Sega just seems like that kid who has a toy but doesn't play with it but won't let anyone else play with it, meanwhile he plays with that really loved toy(Sonic) that nobody else but him wants to play with.

But we do need to focus our twitter on Spencer, Gio Corsi and #buildingthelist. I wonder if Spencer knows he just put a target on his twitter.

Great news, competition is what pushes things forward. Outside of our gaming preferences and such, looking at this just from a Shenmue standpoint, there is no loyalty. Whoever helps finally bring this forward is who wins our hearts over, if you think otherwise you're not a fan. More fitting on the PS4? Sure. But does Microsoft have just as much if not more reason? Probably. They're going to need a boost in Japan and while I don't think something as such would completely give it, it'd help coupled with some other IP's. I mean, it's not going to the Wonderswan. While the One is trailing, it still has a big userbase which will only grow over time. Not to mention, this console war is a long and grueling race, not a sprint. The PS3 was said to have destroyed the PlayStation brand out of the gate, they recovered and everyone forgets. It's a bit different this time, obviously, but nonetheless it could succeed on the One. They've funded games like Dead Rising 3, they once had Shenmue (which does make it fitting, like it or not) and they need to win over gamers. At the end of the day I simply want to play the series to a conclusion, whoever helps make that happen has my support.

Thanks been reading for years and finally joined.